HR Generalist

Absci is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing novel therapeutics using generative AI. Our Integrated Drug Creation™ platform combines cutting-edge AI models with a synthetic biology data engine, enabling the rapid design of innovative therapeutics that address challenging therapeutic targets.

Absci is a global company headquartered in Vancouver, WA, and maintains offices in New York City, Switzerland, and Serbia. Learn more at www.absci.com or follow us on LinkedIn ( @absci ), X ( @Abscibio ), and YouTube .

Manage onboarding and offboarding from end to end: data entry, systems setup, coordination with IT/facilities, exit logistics

Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS (Rippling); audit regularly for data integrity

Process employee changes (promotions, transfers, terminations) in Rippling

Respond to employee questions on policies, processes, and general HR matters

Support HR & Benefit compliance tasks (I-9s, required postings, 5500’s, EEO reports, recordkeeping)

2–4 years of experience in HR generalist and/or benefits administration work

Comfort working in an HRIS (Rippling experience a plus) and benefits carrier portals; strong attention to detail with employee data

Working knowledge of leave laws (FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave requirements)

Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with discretion

Strong organizational skills and comfort managing competing priorities in a small-team environment

Clear, empathetic communication style. You'll be explaining benefits and policies to people who aren't HR experts

Comfort supporting light recruiting coordination (job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication) alongside your core HR ops and benefits work

Onboarding/offboarding runs smoothly with no dropped steps

Employee data in the HRIS is accurate and audit-ready

Leave cases are managed compliantly and with care for the employee experience

Open enrollment runs on schedule with minimal escalations

Employees trust this person as a reliable source for benefits and HR questions

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. Absci is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which they have applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact [email protected].